GOTAFE
Certificate III in Production Horticulture
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Whether it's pursuing a bright career in flower farming or sowing seeds, the Certificate III in Production Horticulture will set students up for success in their chosen field.
Students will come away with a broad range of practical skills, in addition to learning discretion and judgment in selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources, and applying contingency measures during work.
This course contains a high content of practical outdoor activities in a wide variety of conditions, in which students should be physically capable of participating.
Delivery mode
GOTAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- 260 Wanganui Road, Shepparton
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB)an online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.
- Undertake a Pre-training review interview to ensure the course suits their needs and aspirations, and that they are likely to complete the course successfully.
- Prospective workplace students need to be employed a minimum of 3 days per week in the production horticulture industry. Students will need to provide their Employer's ABN during the enrolment process.
- Prospective Traineeship or Apprenticeship students are required to apply through an Apprenticeship Network Provider with their employer to organise their apprenticeship contract before applying for this course.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Production Horticulture will prepare you for the following roles.
Farmhand
Farmhands assist with the daily work on farms including looking after livestock and tending to crops. You’ll help out with a range of tasks to keep...
Nurseryperson
A Nurseryperson propagates and cultivates plants for sale to the public or to a wholesale market. You’ll liaise with customers and tend to plants a...
About GOTAFE
GOTAFE is the largest vocational education provider in regional Victoria. Offering over 130 courses across eight campuses, GOTAFE services 11 local government areas with an estimated resident population of over 240,000 people. We service more than 9,000 students per year on average, employ over 500 staff, and we are an intrinsic part of the communities that we serve.
